Tyler told a local journalist about an upcoming astrological event, and the reporter printed the information in the newspaper the next day. A local college professor who specializes in astrophysics said the newspaper story had numerous inaccuracies and was "penned by an amateur." In this case, Tyler and the journalist created a situation in which reporting bias has occurred.

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Reporting bias refers to a situation where certain aspects of a story are selectively reported or omitted, not simply inaccuracies or lack of expertise in the reporting. The scenario described involves inaccuracies and potentially a lack of understanding, but not necessarily a biased selection or omission of information.

Tyler Told a Local Journalist About an Upcoming Astrological Event